General Counsel

ACC San Diego - Association of Corporate Counsel; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical + Dental + Vision Coverage

401K + Company Match

Life Insurance + LTD

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Gym Reimbursement Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Wellness Check Program

Paid Holidays

PTO

Job summary

Equify Financial in Fort Worth, TX, seeks a General Counsel to serve as lead legal advisor to the CEO and leadership team. You will provide strategic legal counsel across secured lending, equipment finance, asset-based lending, restructurings, and regulatory compliance to enable growth while maintaining risk controls.

The role requires JD, bar admission, 5–10 years in commercial finance, strong drafting and negotiation skills, and experience advising senior leaders.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and US bar admission.
• Approximately 5–10 years of legal experience with secured commercial lending or related areas.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, communication and analytical skills.
• Ability to balance legal risk with business objectives and present actionable guidance.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal guidance on secured lending, equipment finance, and private credit transactions.
• Draft, negotiate, and review credit documents, intercreditor and security agreements.
• Advise leadership on legal risks in portfolio management and structuring transactions.
• Oversee outside counsel and manage legal expenditures as needed.

Skills

Drafting & negotiation

Executive advisory

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.

Job description

Company Information

Equify Financial is a privately-owned, independent specialty finance company based in Fort Worth, Texas. We tailor and personalize our services for each client to build a strong relationship and a strong future for their business. We are an independent, collateral-based lender that can service customers at every financial stage of their business. With over 180 years of combined experience in the equipment finance industry, we can provide an extensive amount of knowledge and an in-depth understanding of our customers’ financial circumstances. We help our clients identify areas of growth and find creative solutions that bring more capital to their businesses.

Website

www.equifyfinancial.com

Position Summary

The General Counsel will serve as Equify Financial's lead legal advisor and a trusted business partner to the CEO and executive leadership team. This position is responsible for providing legal counsel across Equify's commercial finance platform, including secured lending, equipment finance, asset-based lending, workouts, restructurings, portfolio risk management, strategic transactions, and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will bring meaningful experience in commercial finance, secured lending, private credit, banking, asset-based lending, equipment finance, creditor rights, bankruptcy, restructuring, or related transactional and finance-focused legal disciplines. Direct equipment finance experience is preferred but not required.

This role requires a practical, business-oriented attorney who can balance legal risk with commercial objectives and support growth while maintaining a strong control environment. The General Counsel will partner closely with leadership to structure transactions, manage legal risk, resolve complex issues, and provide clear, actionable guidance that enables informed business decisions.

The General Counsel will oversee legal matters across Equify and its affiliated businesses as needed. While the role will serve as the Company's primary legal resource, specialized matters involving employment law, tax, securities, insurance regulation, intellectual property, SaaS, and other technical disciplines may be supported through outside counsel. The General Counsel will manage these relationships and ensure legal resources are deployed effectively and efficiently.

Key Roles / Responsibilities

Commercial Finance & Transactional Counsel

• Provide legal guidance regarding secured lending, equipment finance, asset-based lending, private credit, and specialty finance transactions.
• Draft, negotiate, and review credit agreements, loan documents, guarantees, security agreements, intercreditor agreements, subordination agreements, servicing agreements, warehouse facilities, and related commercial finance documentation.
• Advise executive leadership and credit teams on legal risks associated with lending, collateral enforcement, portfolio management, and transaction structuring.
• Support capital markets initiatives, securitizations, strategic partnerships, acquisitions, and financing arrangements as needed.

Legal Risk Management

• Lead legal strategy relating to workouts, restructurings, bankruptcy proceedings, litigation management, collections, repossessions, and creditor remedies.
• Assess and mitigate legal, regulatory, and operational risks across Equify's commercial finance platform.
• Develop practical solutions that balance legal protection with business objectives.
• Establish proactive frameworks to identify and mitigate risks before they impact portfolio performance or growth initiatives.

Corporate Governance & Leadership

• Serve as the primary legal advisor to the CEO, executive leadership team, and Board of Directors.
• Maintain corporate governance structures, resolutions, entity records, policies, and board documentation.
• Provide strategic counsel on significant business initiatives, investments, partnerships, and growth opportunities.
• Demonstrate the confidence and integrity to challenge executive decisions when legal, regulatory, or business risks warrant additional discussion.

Outside Counsel Management

• Manage outside counsel relationships and legal expenditures.
• Determine when specialized expertise is required and oversee legal matters involving employment law, tax, securities, insurance regulation, litigation specialties, SaaS transactions, and other technical areas.
• Ensure specialized legal matters are handled efficiently while maintaining appropriate risk controls and cost discipline

Required Education, Experience, And Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Licensed and in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.
• Approximately 5-10 years of legal experience, with significant exposure to secured commercial lending, equipment finance, specialty finance, private credit, banking, asset-based lending, workouts, restructuring, creditor rights, or related areas.
• Demonstrated command of secured finance concepts and Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code.
• Experience advising business leaders on complex legal and commercial matters.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, communication, and analytical skills.
• Ability to balance legal risks with commercial realities and business objectives.
• Proven sound judgment, executive presence, and ability to build credibility with senior leadership, lenders, investors, borrowers, and outside partners.

Preferred Qualifications

• Equipment finance experience.
• In-house counsel experience within a specialty finance, banking, commercial lending, or private credit environment.
• Experience with workouts, restructurings, bankruptcy matters, or creditor-side transactions.
• Exposure to securitizations, warehouse facilities, structured finance, or capital markets transactions.

Working Conditions

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
• Positions self to install equipment, including under desks.
• Moves throughout the building to access files.
• Must be able to comprehend and follow written and oral instructions.
• Must be able to complete tasks even with frequent interruptions.
• Must be able to use discretion and independent judgment as needed.
• Must be able to speak clearly on the phone and to fellow workers.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation Package
• Medical + Dental + Vision Coverage
• 401K + Company Match
• Life Insurance + Long Term Disability Coverage – 100% Company Paid
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Gym Reimbursement Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Wellness Check Program - Insurance Premium Discounts
• EAP Resources
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

This job description should not be interpreted as an exhaustive list of responsibilities or as an employment agreement between the employer and the employee. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification and are subject to change as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. Any essential functions of this position will be evaluated as necessary should an employee/applicant be unable to perform the functions or requirements due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the employee/applicant when possible.